Driver of 3-whl mv injured in clsn w oth mv in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., a motorized tricycle or auto-rickshaw) who was involved in a crash with another motor vehicle. The incident occurred on a public roadway or other traffic-bearing area, and the patient is presenting for initial treatment of their injuries.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a driver of a three-wheeled vehicle injured in a multi-vehicle traffic accident. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient visit related to the crash.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the three-wheeled vehicle, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Confirm the collision involved another motor vehicle and occurred in a traffic accident context.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for treatment of the injury.